Isanti Soil & Water Conservation District

Contact Lydia Godfrey to get started by emailing Lgodfrey@isantiswcd.org or calling 763-689-3271.

District 1 (Maple Ridge, Stanchfield, Springvale, Dalbo Townships): Valerie Anderson

District 3 (Spencer Brook, Wyanett, Stanford Townships): Franklin Curtis, Mitchell McElrath

District 4 (Cambridge Township) Al Koczur

The rates to rent the drill are: Inside Isanti County: $15 per acre with a $175 minimum.

Outside Isanti County: $20 per acre with a $275 minimum. In addition, a $161.81 damage deposit is due at the time of rental. If the machine is returned in unsatisfactory condition such that the seed boxes require cleaning, a $100.00 cleaning fee will be added to the rental fee.

If you are interested in renting the no-till drill, call Matthew at 763-689-3271.

In 2017, Tim and his wife launched their farm operation, which has steadily grown, culminating in the establishment of Braun’s Market two years ago. The fresh meat they sell is sourced directly from their farm, where they raise cattle and chickens and grow corn, soybeans, and small grains. The market also serves a goal close to his wife, Renae’s, heart as she grew up in a more urban environment: “She wanted to be able to connect her people with stuff we’re doing on the farm,” Tim shares. This goal of connection shines through their work as they provide local goods to their community, both through their market and farm, while actively learning and sharing ways to produce sustainably.

Striving for conservation, Tim is willing to experiment with new practices on his land. Over the past two years, he has implemented strip-tilling to “reduce tearing up the soil completely and find ways to preserve a little bit of organic matter, carbon, and nutrients.” He is also incorporating cover crops to improve soil health and prevent erosion. Tim’s dedication to these practices demonstrates his commitment to sustainable farming and his vision of a thriving farm for future generations.

For Tim, conservation is about leaving the land better than he found it and ensuring future generations can continue farming sustainably. “Conservation means leaving something for my boys to find. I want them to have the same opportunities to do the same stuff I’ve been doing,” he reflects. By adopting and advocating for sustainable practices, Tim Braun sets an example, proving that the future of farming is filled with with knowledge, passion, and community support.